Josh DeFigueiredo is a security executive and strategic leader recognized for building and scaling comprehensive trust and information security programs for high-growth enterprise technology companies. He played a pivotal role in implementing Workday’s initial information security management system, and ultimately served seven years as Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer leading the company’s comprehensive information security program. In this capacity, Josh led critical functions spanning security operations, crisis management, and product security, serving as a key advisor to the C-suite and Board of Directors on the evolving threat landscape and overall security posture. Previously, as Vice President and Chief Trust Officer, he built the global team that anchored Workday’s go-to-market efforts through external-facing trust initiatives. Josh specializes in aligning technical security architecture with overarching corporate strategy to build highly secure, trusted organizations.
